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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,381.62, 35,042.52 and 16,310.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,381.62, 35,042.52 and 16,310.66 is: 22,518.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,381.62 : 35,042.52 = 16,310.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,381.62/35,042.52 = 16,310.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,381.62x = 35,042.52 × 16,310.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,381.62x = 571,566,629.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,566,629.26/25,381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,518.92

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